The Friends of Fort Boggy State Park will meet noon Thursday, Jan. 18, at the City of Centerville Municipal Building, across from the post office, for its Annual Meeting and final preparations for the 7th Annual Kid Fish. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Love stronger and hold my family tighter. James Greene, MPA City Secretary I'm looking forward to 2024 with continued health and strength.

If you’re looking to dispose of any trash, the city of Madisonville is sponsoring a trash-off event, for trash disposal at no additional cost on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1001 Mickey Leland Blvd. from 8 a.m. through Noon.

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Madison County has had 6 courthouses, counting the current one. Some of you recall the last two, some only the current one. A display case in the Museum contains photos of the last 3, along with items of interest. I wrote a lengthy essay about all six for the Sept. 14, 2016, issue of the Meteor. Now I’ve divided it, trimmed some and added a bit. It doesn’t all fit here today.

After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported on SB 17, a new law that institutes a ban on programs and policies “designed or implemented in reference to race, color, or ethnicity” at Texas public universities or colleges — commonly known as diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.

CALENDAR VETERANS HUNT DONATION A&E Conservation, Inc. Help veterans, active military and first responders by taking them hunting, fishing, and nature walking free of charge.

As we bid farewell to another incredible year, we find ourselves reflecting on the cherished partnerships that have made 2023 truly extraordinary. It is with immense gratitude and joy that we extend our heartfelt thanks to you — the hard-working news folk throughout the Lone Star State.

During the Aggieland Classic at Bryan High School Viking g Gym, the Lady Mustangs went 4-1, only losing the last match against Fairfield. On the first day of the tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 27, they faced East Bernard, winning their match with an impressive 43-29 score, soon after they played Stephenville, dominating the competition again 48-35.

During the holiday season, the Madisonville Mustangs boys basketball team (3-11) played in the Conroe tournament, losing all five matches, the next couple of games will be held in Madisonville on Friday, Jan. 5 against Kingwood Park and Tuesday, Jan. 9, against Huntsville